Advanced Flight Training

Your instructor - Milne "CC" Pocock is an FAA certified flight instructor (CFI) and a highly experienced bush, stunt, and test pilot. CC offers world-class training in Backcountry, Mountain, STOL, and Tailwheel flying. Before moving to the USA, he pioneered Advanced Bush Flying Courses in South Africa. CC is also a STOL competition champion, having achieved 1st place in numerous events across the USA. As a pioneer and promoter of STOL competitions, CC has trained over 900 pilots from around the globe, ranging from private pilots to ATPs, both civilian and military.

Training at Bush Air - Our advanced training programs benefit pilots of all experience levels, including flight instructors and examiners. At Bush Air, our primary objective is to create safer, more proficient, confident, and skilled pilots while reducing the risk of accidents. Our courses are FAA Safety Team accredited and include an FAA 61.56 Flight Review.

Aircraft Options - Pilots can attend courses using virtually any type of aircraft. We recommend using your own aircraft for training to maximize proficiency in the plane you fly most frequently. Owners of high-performance aircraft, particularly tailwheel models like the Cessna 180 and 185, can greatly benefit from our specialized instruction. For those without their own aircraft, Bush Air planes are available for use.

Course Materials - The "Bush and Mountain Flying" handbook by CC Milne Pocock serves as the official course training guide. We recommend studying this material before attending any course, though some advanced content is reserved for in-person training.

Accommodations - Pilots attending training at Bush Air stay on-site. For training and accommodation rates, please click here. Contact Information To schedule training or request more information, please email cc@bush-air.com. Due to high volume, phone calls and text messages may not receive a response.

Courses:

• Advanced Flying Course / Advanced Backcountry Flying Course - Level 1.
  
  
• "Rusty Pilot" General Flying Safety and Proficiency Course. Tailored to your needs and included in level 1.
  
  
• Combo level 1 course. Advanced Backcountry Flying Course - Level 1 including a tail wheel endorsement. This course is for those who do not have a TW endorsement.
  
  
• Advanced Backcountry Flying Course - Level 2. Experienced pilots only. Pilots and aircraft must qualify.
  
  
• Familiarization and differential training in basic, complex, high performance aircraft and amphibious seaplanes. If you have recently purchased an aircraft that you have never flown before, then this for you! Insurance companies may only insure you once you received this training. This training is incorporated into the level 1 or 2 courses.
  
  
• Spouse flight training. In the event you become incapacitated, your spouse can operate the radio and land the airplane. A pilot log book with the dual flight time will be issued. This can be refered to as an "Advanced Pinch Hitter" course.
  
  
• STOL Competition Safety training. Included in the level 2 course.
  
  
• CFI Stall-Spin training and endorsement. Can be included in any of the above courses for free.
  
  
• Advanced Flight Instructor Training. For CFI's who want to be better than the rest!

• Our primary goals are to enhance your:
• Pilot proficiency
• Safety awareness
• Confidence
• Skills in challenging and confined backcountry areas
• Off-airport flying capabilities
• Competition-level STOL techniques

Before progressing to off-airport operations, you must demonstrate: - Ability to perform takeoffs and landings with zero deviation from the runway centerline - Consistent full-stop landings within a specified zone and distance from a designated aim point *If you cannot meet these safety standards, you'll be required to undergo further training or reassess your readiness for this level of flying.*

• Duration: 5 days (6 hours of training included in course fee. For more hours, see rates here)
• Includes: All Level 1 content plus off airport training

• Pilot's physical capabilities
• Ability to multitask
• Clear thinking under pressure
• Calm decision-making skills
• Capacity to stay ahead of the aircraft in demanding situations

• Pilots who haven't flown in several years
• Those with specific areas needing improvement

• Approaches and landings
• Crosswind landings
• Slipping
• Ballooning
• Maintaining centerline
• Directional control during take-off and landing
• Proper use of rudders
• Stalls and slow flight

• Addresses a wide range of flying challenges
• Specializes in improving landing techniques
• Includes a Flight Review endorsement

For more information or to schedule and book training, please send an email to cc@bush-air.com Phone, voicemail or texting is not recommended and Facebook messages are not replied to. If you do call then the conversation will still need to be backed up by email in order to keep track of communications.

Experience the Grand Canyon. You fly!

A unique opportunity available only to pilots attending flight training at Bush Air or just visiting the area.

Provided that you are current, you could act as PIC of the aircraft otherwise if part of flight training, you will log the flight as dual. Fly over the Grand Canyon and Lake Mead, land at one or more backcountry strips along the way and ending with a low level flight down the Colorado River and Lake Mohave back to base. If you have a seaplane then we can also land on Lake Mead, Lake Mohave and the Colorado river.

Choose or plan your flight route - Include additional backcountry experiences. This adventure offers a personalized flying experience, allowing you to explore the breathtaking landscapes of the Grand Canyon area from the pilot's seat.

Brant Ravenscroft from West Milford, West Virginia, Combo tailwheel L2 course.